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blameworthiness

noun

Definition of blameworthinessnext
as in culpability

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blameworthiness
  1. culpability
  2. complicity
  3. sinfulness
  4. guilt
  5. blame
  6. condemnation
Noun
  • Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The trial was a battle between those who believe the law should take a person’s mental illness into account when determining culpability, and those who don’t.
    — Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of culpability
Noun
  • In 2024, a judge in Haiti indicted Martine Moïse on charges of complicity and criminal association.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Neither the company nor the loan officer have been accused of any complicity in the scam.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of complicity
Noun
  • But soon after, in Genesis 18, God tells Abraham of plans to investigate reports of sinfulness in Sodom and Gomorrah.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.
    — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of sinfulness
Noun
  • Except for making the leap to her obvious guilt, this iteration was the most accurate adaptation.
    — Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If a task keeps looping, write it down and let your body rest without guilt.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of guilt
Noun
  • Quarterbacks often get too much credit and blame, and there will forever be a debate over how much their win-loss records as a starter should be weighed compared to accuracy, touchdown passes and avoiding interceptions.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Several other Nike shoes in recent years have been criticized for coming in heavy, such as the Pegasus Premium and Vomero Premium, with the blame largely being laid on Air Zoom.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blame
Noun
  • One particularly problematic scene has the villagers, among them the lovestruck and jealous Wilf, confronting Philip until he is forced to lash out physically, leading to further condemnation.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • With protests against the moves beginning to take shape, the crackdowns show no signs of letting up, even as international attention and condemnation begins to pour in.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of condemnation
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“Blameworthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blameworthiness. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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